Stewart Memorial Library

Library Spaces & Reservations

There are many spaces in the library available for use by students, staff and faculty. These can be used for formal training and learning or study and contemplation.

Group of students working in a study room

Group Study and Conference Rooms:

  • Conference room - lower level (can be reserved)
  • Conference room - main level (can be reserved)
  • Sanders Room - main level (can be reserved)
  • Engle Room - 2nd level (can be reserved)
  • Small group study rooms (6 total) - basement, main level, and 2nd level (including the Bodey Room and Eaton Room on the 2nd level) (these spaces are first come first served)

To reserve the classroom or computer lab in the library click here

Study Rooms FAQ


To reserve, contact Sandy Blanchard (319.399.8595, sblancha@coe.edu):

  • Richter Room
    Located on the main level, the Richter Room has a large conference table that will seat 12 with plenty of space for extra chairs.
  • Engle Room
    The Engle room is located on the second level, it will seat up to 6 around the small conference table.
  • Perrine Gallery
    Located on the second floor, the Perrine Gallery is a lovely open space that can be set up for many different occasions; receptions, dinners, lectures, displays.
  • Sanders Room
    Located on the main level in the Pochobradsky Reading Room, seats 12, technology available.
  • Conference Room
    Located on the main level, seats 10, technology available.
  • Conference Room
    Located on the lower level, seats 10, technology available.
  • Computer Lab
    Located on the lower level, seats 22.
  • Presentation Wall
    Located on the lower level, open air classroom, 20 soft seats, technology available including 90" monitor.
  • Individual Study carrels
    Located on second & third floors. These areas are great for use with extended research projects. Contact Sandy Blanchard (319.399.8595, sblancha@coe.edu) to reserve.
  • Classroom
    Located on the main level, the library classroom is completely equipped as a "smart" classroom and has desks that can easily be organized into various configurations. Will comfortably seat 20.
  • Media Technologies
    The Media Technologies Department has two spaces available in the library. For more information please see the Media Technologies page. To reserve one of these spaces contact Sandy Blanchard (319.399.8595, sblancha@coe.edu).

Perrine Gallery

Library Galleries & Artwork